Studio blog

If not now, when?

If not now, when?

Oslo-based artist Sarah Johanne Hannevik presents mixed media collage work in solo exhibition If not now, when?May 2 - 14th at Sjøholmen Kulturhus Opening reception: Tuesday, May 2 / 18-20There are some strong forces at work with this new body of work. It was created during a time where I had so many thoughts swirling in my head. Thoughts about loss, grief, identity and healing....

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Stories vintage fabrics can tell us

Stories vintage fabrics can tell us

I am working on a new series of work which incorporate pieces of vintage fabric - mostly embroidery but also Japanese and Chinese silks.When I am working with pieces of used, worn and loved pieces of embroidered table cloths, napkins or handkerchiefs all I envision is a woman hunched over a worn piece of linen in dim light - stitching with her tired fingers wanting...

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Getting away a bit

Getting away a bit

After so long cooped up inside, so many restrictions and fears, I was a bit nervous to travel again. I do the planning and organizing when our family travels and I had sleepless nights prior to our trip where I worried about all the potential things I may have forgotten to think about or stressful things that could come up along the way - but,...

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